{"id":366,"date":"2025-01-16T17:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T22:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/?page_id=366"},"modified":"2026-09-11T18:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T22:21:53","slug":"reporting-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Reporting Options"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-366","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"There are options and procedures for handling complaints of sexual misconduct within the University and through the criminal justice system.","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"mt-0","title":"<h3>Emergency Response<\/h3>","description":"<em>If you need immediate help regarding sexual misconduct, or you believe this incident presents a threat to the health or safety of yourself or anyone in the University Community, please contact these resources, which are available 24\/7:<\/em>","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"yes","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Law Enforcement","icon":"","row_content":"<strong>Call<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"http:\/\/www.publicsafety.rochester.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Public Safety<\/a> at (585) 275-3333 (24 hours, 365 days) if you are on campus.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blue Light Phones:<\/strong>\u00a0Pick up a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rochester.app.box.com\/hubs\/1398625233?v=BlueLightPhoneLocations\">Blue Light phone<\/a> anywhere on a University campus to be put in touch with a DPS officer immediately.\r\n\r\n<strong>Call 911<\/strong> (Police Dispatch, Monroe County Emergency Communications) if the conduct occurred off University property.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Health and Safety","icon":"","row_content":"Designated\u00a0<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/professionals\/safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Centers (SAFE)<\/a>\u00a0provide medical treatment and forensic exams:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/tiHP2yt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Department at Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Department of Public Safety can provide free transportation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/JHrom3k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Department at Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/SNjbmqr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Department at Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>In New York, it is the consenting patient's choice whether to involve law enforcement personnel or not. However, medical providers who treat a physical injury sustained from an assault, physical or sexual, are required by state law to report the assault to law enforcement.<\/em>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"24-hour Confidential Resources ","icon":"","row_content":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/ucc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Counseling Center<\/a>\r\n[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-3113\r\nAvailable to University students.\u00a0Outside of UCC office hours, there is a UCC professional on-call to address urgent mental health crises and emergencies.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/restoresas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESTORE Sexual Assault Services<\/a>\r\n[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-546-2777\r\nAvailable 24 hours every day to provide confidential crisis support and access to resource options. Can accompany individuals to the hospital for a medical examination. RESTORE is not affiliated with the University of Rochester. Anything shared with staff at RESTORE is confidential and will not be shared with the University.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Additional resources available to you on campus and in the surrounding community<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">If You Have Experienced Physical or Sexual Violence<\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"If You Have Experienced Physical or Sexual Violence","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/resources\/if-you-have-experienced-physical-or-sexual-violence\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Please know that:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;","card_text":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>The University's Title IX Policy applies to all University of Rochester Employees, Students, Visitors, Contractors, and Patients reported to be Complainants or Respondents involved in Sexual Harassment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It\u2019s never too late to report sexual misconduct.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your information will be kept private. Only people who have a direct need to know in order to address and resolve the case will have access to your information.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Retaliation against anyone who makes a report, cooperates with an investigation, or participates in the disciplinary process is Prohibited Conduct at the University.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","card_background_color":"#00205b","card_hover_color":"transparent","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":16182,"card_image_size":"image_thumbnail","card_image_placement":"image_right","card_image_hover_state":"","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"tabs","anchor_id":"","classes":"","tabs_header":"<h3 class=\"entry-title\">Options to Report<\/h3>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","tabs_orientation":"vertical","tabs":[{"acf_fc_layout":"tab","tab_overline":"Reporting to Law Enforcement","tab_title":"I need immediate assistance.","tab_text":"If you need immediate help regarding sexual misconduct, or you believe this incident presents a threat to the health or safety of yourself or anyone in the University Community, please contact 911 or Public Safety at 585-275-3333. These services are available 24\/7. You can also contact DPS or law enforcement to report a potential violation of NYS laws or engage in related civil or <a href=\"#lawenforcement\">criminal justice system processes<\/a> if you may want your assailant identified, apprehended, and prosecuted in court.","tab_image":"","tab_image_placement":"right"},{"acf_fc_layout":"tab","tab_overline":"Reporting Title IX prohibited behavior or other Sexual Misconduct","tab_title":"I want to report to the University.","tab_text":"Sharing your information and <a href=\"#titleix\">disclosing prohibited conduct directly to University Title IX Staff<\/a> to learn about resources, supportive measures available to you, and\/or discussing your options for initiating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#formalcomplaint\">formal complaint under the Title IX Policy<\/a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Initiating a formal complaint begins the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#formalprocess\">Title IX grievance process and involves participating in an investigation<\/a>, which leads to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#hearing\">Hearing<\/a> where a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#decisionmaker\">Decision-Maker<\/a> makes findings of fact and determinations regarding whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#respondent\">Respondent<\/a> is responsible or not for a policy violation, which could result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#sanctionsremedies\">sanctions and\/or remedies<\/a> imposed as an outcome; or<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Participating in a mutually agreed-upon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#informalresolution\">Informal Resolution<\/a> (a voluntary process that allows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#partyorparties\">Parties<\/a> and the University to engage in discussions in an attempt to come to an agreement to resolve a Complaint that does not involve a full investigation and\/or hearing and adjudication).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","tab_image":"","tab_image_placement":"right"},{"acf_fc_layout":"tab","tab_overline":"Reporting Anonymously","tab_title":"I want to remain Anonymous.","tab_text":"If you want to share your concern with the Title IX Office, but would like to remain anonymous, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/sexual-misconduct-report-form\/\">submit a report electronically<\/a> without sharing your personal information. While all reports are encouraged, anonymous reports will likely limit the University\u2019s ability to respond or take corrective action.","tab_image":"","tab_image_placement":"right"},{"acf_fc_layout":"tab","tab_overline":"Connect with Confidential Resources","tab_title":"I want confidential support.","tab_text":"If you\u2019re not sure that you\u2019re ready to talk to staff in the Title IX Office, <a href=\"#confidential\">consider contacting a confidential resource<\/a>.\r\n\r\nConfidential Resources, such as a therapist, medical provider, advocate, or religious leader, can act as a sounding board and provide direct support while you decide what action you want to take, if any. Confidential Resources will not share or reveal what you tell them to anyone - not the police, not the Title IX Office - without your explicit consent.","tab_image":"","tab_image_placement":"right"},{"acf_fc_layout":"tab","tab_overline":"Sharing with a Mandatory Reporter","tab_title":"I want to tell another University Employee.","tab_text":"If you share about prohibited sexual misconduct that you've experienced with any University employee (faculty, staff, deans, advisors, coaches, etc.), including student employees who work in Residential Life (RAs or GHAs) or work as a Teaching Assistant (TA), they are <strong>required<\/strong> to notify the Title IX Coordinator.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#confidential\">Confidential Employees<\/a> providing services as listed below can offer Legal Confidentiality due to their status as licensed medical\/healthcare professionals acting within the scope of their professional responsibilities, and are not required to notify the Title IX Coordinator. Please keep in mind that the connection to Title IX doesn\u2019t mean that any disciplinary proceedings will immediately begin or that the other party will be contacted or notified that a report has been made.","tab_image":"","tab_image_placement":"left"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ways to Report<\/h1>","description":"Making a report means telling someone in authority what happened \u2013 in person, by phone, in writing, or by email. You may pursue whichever combination of options below that is best for you.","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"4","cards":[{"card_title":"<strong>Reporting Online or Anonymously<\/strong>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"#online","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<strong>Report to Title IX<\/strong>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"#titleix","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<strong>Report to Public Safety or Law Enforcement<\/strong>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"#publicsafety","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<strong>Connect with Confidential Resources<\/strong>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"#confidential","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"online","css_class":"","title":"<h3>Reporting Online\/Anonymously<\/h3>","content":"<strong>A University community member can submit a report electronically. The secure form, available at the link below, allows for anonymous, direct reporting, witness, and bystander reports. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Title IX Coordinator receives reports submitted through this form. The more information a reporter provides, the more readily Title IX Staff can respond to the concern and offer options and resources.\r\n\r\nSubmissions through this online form are\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">not monitored 24\/7<\/strong>. Response times for reports submitted using this form may vary, as all reports are reviewed by Title IX Staff during University business hours and operations. This form should not be utilized in the <a href=\"#lawenforcement\">event of a current or ongoing emergency<\/a>.\r\n\r\nA report of conduct prohibited by Title IX is not the same as a formal complaint. A report, independently, does not automatically trigger a grievance procedure or investigation. When a report requests no investigation, Title IX Staff balance the request for privacy with the University's responsibility of ensuring a safe educational environment and workplace.\r\n\r\nWhile all reports are encouraged, please note that anonymous reports will likely limit the University's ability to respond or take corrective action. If you remain anonymous, the Title IX office may be unable to follow up with you for more information, provide personal resources, or fully investigate the complaint. The University may instead utilize anonymous reports to collect and publish accurate statistical data, track patterns, and develop and implement preventive efforts.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"","description":"","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What information should I include in my online report?","icon":"","row_content":"Try to be as clear as you can, and, if possible, include the following information:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>names of anyone involved, including any witnesses;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>a timeline of the incident(s) with relevant background information to include specific times and dates;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>statements made and\/or information about any prohibited conduct that occurred; and<\/li>\r\n \t<li>if any injuries were incurred, describe those injuries and whether you received any medical treatment<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Online Reporting Form<\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Online Reporting Form","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/sexual-misconduct-report-form\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"titleix","css_class":"","title":"<h3>Reporting to Title IX<\/h3>","content":"<strong>Reports may be made in person, by mail, by telephone, by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/sexual-misconduct-report-form\/\">utilizing the online reporting form<\/a>, or by email to the Title IX Coordinator, a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, or Title IX Staff.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Title IX Office receives all reports utilizing the methods above and reviews them during University business hours for follow-up or referral based on the information shared.\r\n\r\nWhile you are strongly encouraged to report instances of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and\/or stalking to law enforcement, including DPS and\/or local police, you have the right to choose not to make a report. Upon request, other University officials can assist you in notifying DPS and\/or local police.\r\n\r\nAfter completing the steps above, Title IX Staff reach out to the person who may have experienced dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, whether on or off campus, and provide them with a written explanation of their rights and options (typically via email) as well as resources and services available both at the University and in the community, and invite them to a conversation to share about what happened.\r\n\r\nDuring an intake meeting, Title IX Staff will gather information from you to conduct an initial assessment of the allegations and share options and resources to help you make an informed decision about which pathways are right for you. There are several different ways to resolve concerns, as well as reasonably available supportive measures and other remedies that can mitigate harmful impacts. Individualized supportive measures are available regardless of whether you choose to report the behavior or crime to Public Safety, local law enforcement, or regardless of a decision to request an investigation or file a formal complaint. The Title IX Office will make sure you have access to the support and services you need in addition to understanding your reporting options.\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Whether or not you know for certain what steps are best for you, or are undecided, the intake meeting typically covers:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Assistance with care and support resources, information about medical providers, and connection or notification to law enforcement, if applicable;<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/supportive-measures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supportive measures that may be available to you<\/a>;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Information on University Policies and Procedures; and<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information about participating in a University grievance process or informal resolution<\/a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Initiating a formal complaint begins the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#formalprocess\">Title IX grievance process and involves participating in an investigation<\/a>, which leads to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#hearing\">Hearing<\/a> where a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#decisionmaker\">Decision-Maker<\/a> makes findings of fact and determinations regarding whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#respondent\">Respondent<\/a> is responsible or not for a policy violation, which could result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#sanctionsremedies\">sanctions and\/or remedies<\/a> imposed as an outcome; <span data-rise-typeface-id=\"@@heading@@\">or <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-rise-typeface-id=\"@@heading@@\">Participating in a mutually agreed-upon <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#informalresolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span data-rise-typeface-id=\"@@heading@@\"><strong>Informal Resolution<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-rise-typeface-id=\"@@heading@@\"> (a voluntary process that allows the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/#partyorparties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span data-rise-typeface-id=\"@@heading@@\"><strong>Parties<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-rise-typeface-id=\"@@heading@@\"> and the University to engage in discussions in an attempt to come to an agreement to resolve a Complaint that does not involve a full investigation and\/or hearing and adjudication).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"","description":"","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"yes","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Important Points","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>You do not have to share the identity of the other person or request an investigation to learn about your rights and options or to receive supportive measures through the Title IX Office.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We also respect your privacy to the extent we are able. We share the minimum amount of information necessary with those who \"need to know\" only in order to help provide assistance and put your chosen actions and solutions into effect.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You are welcome to bring a Support Person to a meeting or interview relating to your report or complaint of sexual misconduct.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our FAQ page<\/a> provides more information about the Title IX process and may help answer any remaining questions you have.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What happens after Title IX receives a report","icon":"","row_content":"<ol>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">When Title IX Staff receive a report, they review it for follow-up or referral based on the information shared and applicable University policies.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"> If an Affected Person or Complainant (an individual who is alleged to have been subjected to conduct that could constitute sexual harassment) is listed in the report, Title IX Staff send an outreach letter (in writing, typically via email) to the complainant. This letter includes information about Title IX policies on prohibited behavior, the processes available, the rights of the individual, and invites the complainant to meet with Title IX staff to learn more.\r\n<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Speaking with the Title IX Coordinator or their Designee is voluntary, and the Complainant may have a support person present during any meeting with Title IX Staff. Meeting with the Title IX Staff does not start an investigation or result in outreach to or contact with any other identified, involved parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>If the subject matter or conduct listed in the report does not fall within the jurisdiction of the University Title IX Policy, our staff will advise the complainant and refer them to the appropriate person, office, or department.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If the complainant does not respond to outreach or follow-up or declines to meet, typically, the case will be administratively closed without further action. Complainants may re-engage with the Title IX Office at a later date if they choose.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">During the intake meeting, Title IX Staff will <span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">gather information about the situation to enable an assessment of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">available options. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">There are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">several different ways <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">to resolve concerns, as well as<\/span><\/span> <a class=\"Hyperlink BCX0 SCXP263104419\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/supportive-measures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">supportive measures<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">and other remedies that can mitigate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP263104419\">harmful impacts. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Depending on what resolution option the complainant requests (if any), the nature of the reported prohibited behavior, the amount of information available, any aggravating factors present, and the relationship of the parties to the university, Title IX Staff will take appropriate action to address the matter while considering your wishes for how you want to proceed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\">When the Title IX Office receives a Formal Complaint alleging <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\">conduct that could constitute sexual harassment and is signed by the Complainant, the Title IX <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\">Coordinator may initiate a Grievance Process to investigate the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-scheme-color=\"@252525,,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP30502269 BCX0\">allegations. Engaging in this University process can achieve a specific outcome impacting the other party, such as sanctions and\/or remedies imposed upon the conclusion of a formal complaint process or a mutually agreed-upon informal resolution.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"<h5>Additional Ways We Address Questions or Concerns<\/h5>","description":"Perhaps you're only looking for information from us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/about-the-title-ix-office\/\">about what we do<\/a>, how we address certain categories of concerns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/training\/\">educational outreach options<\/a>, and problem-solving options. You can choose to give us no information about your concerns upfront or present hypotheticals. You can also ask questions about pertinent University policies and procedures, and learn about the options and rights they provide to our community members.","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Getting help with interpersonal conversations","icon":"","row_content":"At times, community members may engage in certain behaviors that cause discomfort, but are not prohibited by University policy. Our Prevention and Education Team can also equip you with tools to handle an interpersonal conversation on your own. We do this in a few different ways:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Share with you some of our favorite educational materials for you to review and utilize in practice.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Teaching you \"crucial conversation\" skills and practicing the conversation with you.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Helping you identify, establish, and enforce physical and\/or social boundaries.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Educating about support resources.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","content":"<table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"624\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Title IX Coordinator<\/strong><\/a>\r\nThe Title IX Coordinator is the University\u2019s expert on Title IX law as well as campus policies and procedures on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"624\"><strong>Julia Green\r\nAssociate Vice President for Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-1654\r\n[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] Wallis Hall 149\r\n[icon name=\"envelope\" prefix=\"fas\"]\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:julia.green@rochester.edu\"><strong>julia.green@rochester.edu<\/strong><\/a>\r\n[icon name=\"envelope\" prefix=\"fas\"] <a href=\"mailto:titleix@rochester.edu\"><strong>titleix@rochester.edu<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/sexual-misconduct-report-form\/\"><strong>Online Reporting Form<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact the Title IX Coordinator<\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Contact Our Team","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/title-ix-explained\/contact-us\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"publicsafety","css_class":"","title":"<h3><strong>Reporting to the University's Department of Public Safety\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"<strong>Contact the University\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Department of Public Safety (DPS)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0at 585-275-3333.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Department of Public Safety can support students and employees who ask for assistance working through the criminal reporting process. Public Safety can also assist you in making a report to the appropriate law enforcement authority (Rochester Police, Monroe County Sheriff\u2019s Office, et cetera). Reporting sexual misconduct to Public Safety does not obligate an individual to proceed with criminal charges or a University process. Officers will be available to answer questions, provide guidance, and share updates on any investigations that may occur.\r\n\r\nYou can choose to simultaneously report to the University and the appropriate law enforcement agency for criminal investigation and response. You can also choose to only report the conduct to local law enforcement or only report to the University. You are encouraged to bring an advocate of your choosing to any meeting with Public Safety.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Public Safety<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/willowcenterny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Willow Domestic Violence Center<\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/restoresas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RESTORE Sexual Assault Services<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can all assist you in obtaining an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/resources\/if-you-have-experienced-physical-or-sexual-violence\/#orderofprotection\" rel=\"noopener\">Order of Protection (OOP) through Family Court against a current or former spouse or intimate partner<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAny University of Rochester affiliated person who obtains an order of protection from domestic or dating abuse, harassment, stalking or sexual assault from any State in the country or federally recognized tribal court should provide a copy to DPS and to the Title IX Coordinator. Any person holding a protective order may meet with a Public Safety officer to develop a safety action plan, the goal of which is to reduce risk of harm to the person while on campus or coming and going from campus. Each case is assessed independently. The University also may issue an institutional No Contact Order if deemed appropriate. Violators of an institutional No Contact Order are subject to discipline.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact Public Safety<\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Contact Public Safety","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"lawenforcement","css_class":"","title":"<h3><strong>Reporting to Law Enforcement<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"<strong>Report to the Police by dialing 9-1-1.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYou can call 911 to connect to local police directly to report crimes involving sexual violence, as prohibited under New York State Penal Code, which is separate from the University reporting process. Police officers who respond may take statements, fill out a criminal report, explain possible legal options, including obtaining temporary and permanent Orders of Protection, assist with pressing criminal charges, or collect and preserve evidence.\r\n\r\nOnce a report is made, the decision whether to investigate is made by the police\/law enforcement agency, often in consultation with a District Attorney or other prosecuting agency. An investigation may be conducted without the consent or participation of a reporting individual. The ultimate decision of whether to initiate a criminal prosecution is initially made by a prosecutor. In cases involving felony charges, the final charging decision is made by a Grand Jury.\r\n\r\nYou can simultaneously report to the University and the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation and response, or choose not to involve local police. Trained RESTORE advocates are additionally available 24 hours a day to accompany you to the hospital for a medical examination and can escort you to the police station at your request to file a report.\r\n\r\nReview the <a class=\"u-link-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/College-and-Criminal-Process-Resource.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">differences between the New York State Penal Law and the College Disciplinary Processes<\/a>.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact Law Enforcement<\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Dialing 911","url":"https:\/\/www.monroecounty.gov\/safety-ecd","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"confidential","css_class":"","title":"<h3>University of Rochester Confidential Reporting<\/h3>","content":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Individuals who are confidential resources will not report information to law enforcement or University officials without your permission, except in extreme circumstances, such as a health and\/or safety emergency, imminent threat to self or others, or where there is mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse. Accordingly, sharing information with a confidential resource will not result in a report to the University, an investigation, or disciplinary action.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Confidential Resources are not required to report the details of an incident to the Title IX Coordinator.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">However, they can provide information on how to contact the Title IX Coordinator and how to make a complaint of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment; and that the Title IX Coordinator may be able to offer and coordinate supportive measures, as well as initiate an informal resolution process or an investigation under the grievance procedures established in the Title IX Policy. Oftentimes, our community members first want to talk through or process how they feel about a situation before deciding whether they want to come and talk with Staff in the Title IX Office.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Honoring your request for confidentiality may limit our ability to meaningfully investigate and pursue disciplinary action against an accused individual.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Confidential Employees providing services in the following offices can offer Legal Confidentiality due to their status as licensed medical\/healthcare professionals acting within the scope of their professional responsibilities:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">University Confidential Resources include:<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"623\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/ucc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University Counseling Center (UCC)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\r\n<\/strong>Available to University students.\u00a0Outside of UCC office hours, there is a UCC professional on-call to address urgent mental health crises and emergencies.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"291\"><strong>UCC River Campus Office\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-3113\r\n[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] UHS building, 3rd Floor\r\n738 Library Road\r\nSusan B. Anthony Circle<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"332\"><strong>UCC Eastman School Office\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-3113\r\n[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] ESM Living Center, Room 107<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table width=\"672\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"672\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/uhs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University Health Service (UHS)<\/strong><\/a>\r\nLicensed medical professionals acting in accordance with their professional responsibilities as healthcare providers.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"348\"><strong>UHS River Campus Office\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-2662\r\n[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] UHS Building, 1st Floor\r\n738 Library Road\r\nSusan B. Anthony Circle<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"324\"><strong>UHS Eastman School Office\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-2662\r\n[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] ESM Student Living Center, Room 106<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table width=\"624\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/eap.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/strong><\/a>\r\nProvides confidential guidance and support for addressing a variety of personal and work-related challenges for employees.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"330\"><strong>Main Office\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-276-9110<strong>\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] 179 Sully\u2019s Trail\r\nSuite 200\r\nPittsford, NY 14534<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"294\"><strong>UR Medicine Mental Health &amp; Wellness\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-276-9110<strong>\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] 300 Crittenden Boulevard\r\nRochester, NY 14642<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table class=\"block-text__table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/chapel\/faith-communities\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University Chaplains<\/strong><\/a>\r\nPlease note that only ordained clergy and faith leaders can offer legal confidentiality.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><strong>River Campus\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-275-4321<strong>\r\n<\/strong>[icon name=\"map-marker-alt\" prefix=\"fas\"] 1045 Wilson Blvd.\r\nRochester, NY 14627<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table class=\"block-text__table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/ombuds\">University Ombuds Office<\/a><br class=\"break-when-trailing\" \/>Any member of the University community can utilize the Ombuds.\u00a0Conversations are generally considered confidential. Confidentiality cannot be promised if there is an imminent risk of serious harm, threats to public safety, or if compelled by a court of law.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\">[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\" style=\"solid\"] (585) 276-2500<br class=\"break-when-trailing\" \/>[icon name=\"envelope\" prefix=\"fas\" style=\"solid\"]\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ombuds@rochester.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>ombuds@rochester.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Connect With Confidential Resources<\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Resources","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/resources\/#confidential","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h3><strong>Contact RESTORE Sexual Assault Services<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"<strong>Available 24 hours every day, RESTORE advocates provide confidential crisis support after an instance of sexual assault, are available to answer your questions, and can inform you of your rights and options. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nRESTORE advocates can accompany you to the hospital for a medical examination and can escort you to the police station at your request to file a report. RESTORE is not affiliated with the University of Rochester, and anything shared with staff at RESTORE is confidential and will not be shared with the University.\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" rowspan=\"1\"><a class=\"u-link-external button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/restoresas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RESTORE Sexual Assault Services<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"break-when-trailing\" \/>24-Hour Hotline. Provide confidential crisis support after an instance of sexual assault, can accompany you to the hospital, or escort you to the police station at your request to file a report.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" rowspan=\"1\">[icon name=\"phone\" prefix=\"fas\"] 585-546-2777 for residents in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"1","cards":[{"card_title":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit the RESTORE website<\/strong><\/h3>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#ffc70a","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"RESTORE Sexual Assault Services Website","url":"https:\/\/restoresas.org\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Reporting Options - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Reporting Options: You have the right\/choice to make a report to local law enforcement or choose not to report, to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator, and to receive support\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Reporting Options - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Reporting Options: You have the right\/choice to make a report to local law enforcement or choose not to report, to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator, and to receive support\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Sexual Misconduct and Title IX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-09-11T22:21:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/reporting-options\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/reporting-options\\\/\",\"name\":\"Reporting Options - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-16T22:46:31+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-11T22:21:53+00:00\",\"description\":\"Reporting Options: You have the right\\\/choice to make a report to local law enforcement or choose not to report, to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator, and to receive support\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/reporting-options\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/reporting-options\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/reporting-options\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Reporting Options\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/\",\"name\":\"Sexual Misconduct and Title IX\",\"description\":\"University of Rochester\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rochester.edu\\\/sexualmisconduct\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Reporting Options - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX","description":"Reporting Options: You have the right\/choice to make a report to local law enforcement or choose not to report, to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator, and to receive support","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Reporting Options - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX","og_description":"Reporting Options: You have the right\/choice to make a report to local law enforcement or choose not to report, to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator, and to receive support","og_url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/","og_site_name":"Sexual Misconduct and Title IX","article_modified_time":"2026-09-11T22:21:53+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/","name":"Reporting Options - Sexual Misconduct and Title IX","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/#website"},"datePublished":"2025-01-16T22:46:31+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-11T22:21:53+00:00","description":"Reporting Options: You have the right\/choice to make a report to local law enforcement or choose not to report, to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator, and to receive support","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/reporting-options\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Reporting Options"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/","name":"Sexual Misconduct and Title IX","description":"University of Rochester","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366"}],"version-history":[{"count":222,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19122,"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/366\/revisions\/19122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/sexualmisconduct\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}